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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brick choose to wear to the event?
(a) Jeans and T shirt
(b) An old robe
(c) White silk pajamas
(d) Khakis and polo shirt

2. What is the setting for the play's opening act?
(a) By the river
(b) A bedroom
(c) The town social
(d) The veranda

3. What does Brick advise Maggie to do?
(a) Get him another drink
(b) Help with dinner
(c) Take a cold shower
(d) Take a lover

4. What is the location for the setting?
(a) The Pollitt plantation
(b) The countryside
(c) New Orleans
(d) Biloxi

5. What advantage does Maggie think that Gooper and Mae have in the inheritance?
(a) They go to church regularly
(b) They are the oldest
(c) They have several children
(d) They have strong investment skills

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maggie think will be named the primary beneficiaries in Big Daddy's will?

2. What is the name of the family showcased in the play?

3. Who is Mae?

4. Why is the inheritance such a critical factor now?

5. Who is Skipper?

(see the answer key)

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